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The School District of Philadelphia	Job posting 8984
440 NORTH BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19130	Job posted as of Mar 16, 2015 until Until Filled

The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. The 130,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Critical to this effort are leaders who are dedicated to expanding the opportunities available to children across our city. They must be creative and flexible leaders who are resilient and responsive in the face of many challenges as we strive to make all schools great. Will you join us?

Job Summary:
Entry level ironworker: installs, erects and repairs articles made from iron, steel, aluminum and sheet metal. Work involves assignments of increasing scope and complexity as the employee gains familiarity with the work environment.

Essential Functions:

Individual must be proficient in arc welding.
May test new equipment for performance; recommends methods of correction in cases of malfunction.
Checks mechanical equipment and modifications to insure that safety standards are met.
Repairs metal doors and frames only when welding or burning are required.
Performs work including straightening iron fencing, securing and replacing fences as needed, and welding iron post braces and intermediate bars.
Performs all types and phases of metal work including the design, layout, fabrication or installation of cyclone fences, gates, steel floor plates, iron landing steps, elevator floors, iron grating, exterior hand rails, and air in-take doors.
Repairs existing duct lines, floor ventilators, exhaust lines, air washer pans and stainless steel kitchen equipment.
Maintains safety standards.
Oversees the work of trainees in the trade.
May estimate, order and transport material and equipment to complete work order(s) at assigned location.

Other Functions:

Performs incidental work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, and materials of the trades.
Considerable knowledge of the use of the tools of the trades.
Through knowledge of the occupational hazards of and safety precautions utilized in the trades.
Skill in the care and use of the tools, materials, equipment and power machinery utilized in the trades.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings and specifications.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports of completed work assignments.
Ability to accurately follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and superiors.

Minimum Requirements:

Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

*IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION

Three years of experience in the appropriate trades area.

*IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST PROVIDE DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Additional Information
Reference ADA, 42 U.S.C.S., Section 12113 (d)- Person in job must not have nor contract any disease listed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Such person may be removed from their job pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act and appropriate due process.

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